Connah's Quay Annual Festival 2017

Connah's Quay Festival at Wepre Park. Pictured: The parade with a dragon arrives at the park

Where: Wepre Park, Flintshire

When: July 2, 10.30am – 5pm

Cost: Free

The 14th Connah's Quay Annual Festival is set to be a great day. With a number of great live bands on the main stage entertaining the crowds, there will also be a fun fair, a dog show, a football tournament, lots of demonstrations from local clubs and even some arts and crafts.

There will be numerous stands from a variety of organisations and stalls from local businesses.

Free event and all are welcome.

Family Fun Day

Rhyl Botanical Gardens

Where: Rhyl Botanical Gardens

When: July 2, 11am – 4pm

Cost: Free entry

Have fun and support your local botanical garden. There will be a while host of sports games, face painting, donkey rides, children's games and giant inflatables suitable for both adults and children.

There will also be lots of stalls, a BBQ, a mini cafe with refreshments too. Demonstrations will be provided by the Rhyl Marching Band, Sunny Rhyl Bowling Club and Rhyl Tennis Club. Glan Clwyd Hospital Radio will be on site providing musical entertainment.

Independence Day Yard Party

Visit Hickory's Smokehouse at Rhos-on-Sea this weekend for a Fourth of July celebration.

Where: Hickorys Smokehouse, Rhos on Sea

When: July 2, 12pm – 5pm

Cost: Free entry but some activities may charge a fee

It's almost Independence Day and Hickorys are going all out to mark this major American holiday - Southern Style.

Along with an authentic lemonade stall, outdoor barbecue and live music there will be fun for the whole family with face painting, balloon modelling, and yard games.

Entrance is free so come down, kick back and enjoy American Independence Day in style.

Call 01492 550444 for more details

Family Fun Day and Cricket 6ixes

Where: Marchwiel Hall, Wrexham

When: July 2, from 12pm

Cost: Free entry

A fun day for the whole family with a colouring corner, face painting, glitter tattoos, children's games and a bouncy castle. There is also a licensed bar for the grown ups, refreshments and a BBQ.

Not to mention plenty of cricket. All funds raised from the event will go towards the running of the cricket club.

Llanrwst Gala Day 2017

Where: Gwydir Park, Llanwrst

When: July 2, 11am – 6pm

Cost: Free

A local community event hosted by the Rotary Club of Conwy Valley bringing performers and acts together for an afternoon of fun for all the family including; hot food, hot & cold drinks, ice cream and plenty of organised games for the children.

Seiriol Community Bicycle Fun Ride

Bicycle

Where: Canolfan Beaumaris, Anglesey

When: July 2, 10am – 3pm

Cost: Dependant on route

Get the whole family cycling with this fun bike ride to raise funds for community centres and sports facilities in Llandegfan, Llanddona, Llangoed, Llanfaes and Beaumaris.

Enter and pick up sponsorship forms at the Canolfan Beaumaris or local community centres in Seiriol ward.

Sea Shell Identification

Where: Canolfan Ymwelwyr Dyfi Ynyslas Visitor Centre

When: July 2, 2pm – 4pm

Cost: Free

Join Llinos, one of the seasonal wardens at the centre, to learn more about the different sea shells that are found on Ynyslas beach. Remember to wear suitable clothing and footwear. Meet in Visitor Centre at 2pm.

Moth Trapping Identification and Release

Where: Glaslyn Wildlife, Llanfrothen

When: July 2, 9:30am – 11:30am

Cost: Suggested Donation £2.50 per adult, children under 16 years free.

Lead by Julian Thompson, join the Glaslyn team as they check the moth traps and identify the species that have been collected overnight.

In July 2015 they found a very rare Death's-head Hawk Moth - will they be lucky again this year?

The Tempest - outdoor theatre experience

(Image: UGC TNW)

Where: Doc Fictoria, Caernarfon

When: July 1 at noon & July 2 at 2pm

Cost: FREE

Enjoy an open air theatre experience whatever the weather at Doc Fictoria in Caernarfon.

Join the Magic Staff Liner Corporation and indulge yourself with a jaunt on the newest addition to their fleet- their number one luxury ocean liner, The Remembrance.

Let their crew take care of your every worry, your every woe on their 10 year anniversary cruise to the Island that Time Forgot. Expect lots of laughs, physical comedy, live original music and most of all expect the unexpected.

This performance has live integrated BSL interpretation and audio description. Wrap up warm and bring portable seating- there will be a picnic before the show.

This is a unique promenade production so it moves about a bit - and you will move with it.

North Wales N Gauge Show

Where: Ysgol Porth Y Felin, Conwy

When: July 1 & 2, 10am - 5pm

Cost: Adults £4 Children £2

Model railway show in the historic walled town of Conwy.

A popular annual two day event for all ages with model railway layouts, the opportunity to buy from trade stands and enjoy a number of live demonstrations. Refreshments will be available and large car park adjacent to the venue. Perfect for any train enthusiasts in the family.

Disabled access and toilet facilities. The venue is approximately 10 minutes walk from Conwy railway station.

Big Bug Hunt

The Erddig bugs are back and the cuddly critter trail to find ten pests in the house has been expanded with a new gang of carved creepy crawlies outdoors. Erddig’s artist in residence Simon O'Rourke has carved seven big bug sculptures playing hide-and-seek around the garden. Visitors are invited to spot them all and learn about the wildlife in the garden

Gardens open: 10am to 5pm House open: 12:30 to 3:30pm

Summer by the sea

(Image: National Trust Images/John Millar)

Where: Plas Newydd, Anglesey

When: June 1 - August 31, 11am - 4pm

Cost: Normal admission fees apply

While away the long summer days watching the boats sail by on the glistening Menai Strait.

Try your hand at a spot of croquet on the lawn or take on Mum and Dad in an old fashioned game of pétanque.

Why not spoil yourself with a locally made ice cream from the Sunroom as you sit back and relax in the deckchairs in the sun.